GUE Fundamentals Part 2

Course Outcomes

The GUE Fundamentals Part 2 course is designed to continue to cultivate the essential skills required by all sound diving practice. Included among its course outcomes are: to provide the
recreational diver, who does not desire further diver training, with an opportunity to advance his/her basic diving skills; to train divers in the theory and practice of Nitrox; to provide those divers who aspire to more advanced diver training with the tools that will contribute to a greater likelihood of success; and to provide divers with a gateway into advanced GUE training.

Prerequisites

Applicants for a Fundamentals Part 2 course must:

Submit a completed registration form, a medical history, and a liability release to GUE Headquarters.

(A) Required Dive Skills and Drills for a Fundamentals-Recreational Rating

Must be able to swim at least 300 yards/275 meters in less than 14 minutes without stopping. This test should be conducted in a swimsuit and, where necessary, appropriate thermal protection.

Must be able to swim a distance of at least 50 feet/15 meters on a breath hold while submerged.

Demonstrate proficiency in safe diving practices; this would include pre-dive preparation, in-water activity, and post-dive assessment.

Demonstrate awareness of team member location and a concern for safety, responding quickly to visual indications and dive partner requirements.

Demonstrate good buoyancy and trim, i.e., approximate reference is a maximum of 30 degrees off horizontal while remaining within 5 feet/1.5 meters of a target depth.

Demonstrate proficiency in lift bag/surface marker buoy deployment while using a spool.

Efficiently and comfortably demonstrate how to donate gas to an out-of-gas diver in multiple gas-sharing scenarios.

Efficiently and comfortably demonstrate how to donate gas to an out-of-gas diver followed by an ascent to the surface, utilizing minimum decompression.

Demonstrate a safe and responsible demeanor throughout all training.

Demonstrate proficiency in underwater communication.

Demonstrate a comfortable demeanor while swimming without a mask, in touch contact.

Demonstrate aptitude in the following open water skills: mask clearing, mask removal and replacement, regulator removal and exchange, long-hose deployment.

Demonstrate safe ascent and descent procedures.

Demonstrate proficiency in executing a valve drill.

Demonstrate basic equipment proficiency and an understanding of the GUE equipment configuration.

Demonstrate three propulsion techniques. Students should demonstrate comprehension of the components necessary for a successful backward kick.

(B) Required Dive Skills and Drills for a Fundamentals-Technical Rating

This rating is required for those trainees seeking entry into GUE’s Cave and Technical courses. Skills 14-19 must be graded as a 3 or higher.

Must be able to swim at least 300 yards/275 meters in less than 14 minutes without stopping. This test should be conducted in a swimsuit and, where necessary, appropriate thermal protection.

Must be able to swim a distance of at least 50 feet/15 meters on a breath hold while submerged.

Demonstrate proficiency in safe diving practices; this would include pre-dive preparation, in-water activity, and post-dive assessment.

Demonstrate awareness of team member location and a concern for safety, responding quickly to visual indications and dive partner requirements.

Demonstrate good buoyancy and trim, i.e., approximate reference is a maximum of 20 degrees off horizontal while remaining within 3 feet/1 meter of a target depth.

Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to deploy a surface marker buoy while using a spool.

Efficiently and comfortably demonstrate how to donate gas to an out-of-gas diver in multiple gas-sharing episodes.

Efficiently and comfortably demonstrate how to donate gas to an out-of-gas diver followed by an ascent to the surface, utilizing minimum decompression.

Demonstrate a safe and responsible demeanor throughout all training.

Demonstrate proficiency in underwater communication.

Demonstrate a comfortable demeanor while swimming without a mask, in touch contact.

Demonstrate aptitude in the following open water skills: mask clearing, mask removal and replacement, regulator removal and exchange, long-hose deployment.

Demonstrate safe ascent and descent procedures.

Demonstrate an efficient valve drill with double tanks.

Demonstrate basic equipment proficiency and an understanding of the GUE equipment configuration.

Demonstrate proficiency in four propulsion techniques that would be appropriate in delicate and/or silty environments; students should also demonstrate competence in the backward kick and helicopter turns.

Demonstrate proficiency with a primary light by using it during all skills except SMB deployment.

Note: Prior to the commencement of class, students should consult with a GUE representative to verify equipment requirements. Whether or not a piece of equipment fulfills GUE’s equipment requirement remains at the discretion of GUE and its instructor representatives. Participants are responsible for providing all equipment or for making provisions to secure the use of necessary equipment before the start of the course. In general, it is better for the student to learn while using his or her own equipment. However, students should exercise caution before purchasing new equipment to avoid acquiring substandard equipment. Please contact a GUE representative prior to making any purchases. Information about recommended equipment can be obtained from the equipment considerations section of GUE's Web site.